Internal Family Systems & Ego State Therapy

Do you ever feel like one part of you wants rest while another pushes through? Or that your inner critic won’t quiet down, no matter how hard you try? Parts work can help you make sense of these inner dynamics and bring them into balance.

Parts work therapy helps clients understand and heal the inner “parts” of themselves that hold pain, protection, or unmet needs. Rooted in both Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Ego State Therapy, this approach recognizes that we all have different internal roles that influence how we think, feel, and behave—especially in the aftermath of trauma or chronic stress.

Clients often turn to parts work when they feel emotionally overwhelmed, caught in patterns of people-pleasing or self-criticism, or struggling to find clarity around their needs. For individuals living with chronic illness, chronic pain, or emotional exhaustion, parts work offers a way to untangle inner conflicts, reduce shame, and restore self-compassion.

By learning to listen to and build trust with these parts—such as the inner critic, the protector, or the wounded child—clients develop a more integrated, empowered sense of self. It’s a powerful way to shift from internal war to inner collaboration.

Sessions are available in-person at our integrated health care clinic in Calgary AB or virtually for residents across Alberta.

Parts work therapy in Calgary AB can help with

• Trauma therapy (acute trauma, complex trauma, developmental trauma, and attachment trauma)
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
• Therapy for chronic pain and chronic illness
• Nervous system regulation and somatic-based therapy
• Anxiety treatment and stress management
• Therapy for burnout and emotional exhaustion
• Depression therapy and support for identity loss
• Grief counselling (including anticipatory and non-death losses)